It is a commercial-grade durable wok, and features a one piece pipe handle. Woks are primarily used for stir frying, but can also be used in many other ways, such as in steaming, deep frying, braising, stewing, or making soup. A good wok is indispensible when cooking traditional Chinese food, and can put to great use in most commercial kitchens. Details may vary. Measure roughly 16" in size. Taiwan made.